The Olympic Studies Centre

Interested in the Sustainability at the Olympic Games? Don't miss this interview by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with Marie Sallois, IOC Director for Corporate and Sustainable Development in which she talks about the link between sports and nature, the responsibilities of sports federations and the IOC the IOC's strategic approach on sustainability, upcoming challenges for Summer and Winter Games and much more. https://lnkd.in/dZNaNrwz Find all important links and publications on the topic of legacy and sustainability of the Games on our ZOOM IN page on the Olympic World Library https://lnkd.in/eumTkYQ9 #OlympicStudies #IOC #IUCN #Sustainability

Don't miss the next Global Teaching Excellence (GTE) session, hosted by ICSSPE on the history and the future of the #ParalympicGames. 🔔 07. October, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CEST All information here. https://lnkd.in/gjsEAkYa #OlympicStudies #Paralympics #IPC

As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games kick off today, let us remind you of the resources we have to support your research on this important topic. - Over 3000 publications on the Paralympic Games, including publications by the IPC, Organising Committees of the Paralympic Games as well as academic publications accessible in the Olympic World Library https://lnkd.in/ezGWJ2pn. - Our “ZOON IN” thematic page, with our rich and carefully curated selection of resources and links to start your research on the Paralympic Games https://lnkd.in/ga7a2u3s - Don't miss this article "The Paralympic Movement and the Paralympic Games" by Prof. Ian Brittain, which is part of our Essential Readings Series. The article outlines the origins of the Paralympic Games, how they developed, who gets to participate, and how they ensure fair competition, given the differences in the type and severity of the impairments of the athletes who participate. It also highlights some of the historical connections between the Olympic and Paralympic movements, how these connections have developed over time, and the impact this has had on the two movements. https://lnkd.in/g2JCeFDz #ParalympicGames #Paralympics #IPC #OlympicStudies #OlympicEducation #OlympicWorldLibrary

On 8 and 9 October 2024, the Sport Positive Summit will be held in London, in collaboration with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the International Olympic Committee. Over 500 sport and sustainability leaders will gather in person and even more online for two days of leading content and discussion, with 75+ speakers, to advance sustainability, biodiversity, environmental justice and tackle the climate crisis. More information and registration here https://lnkd.in/e9fg7k6

🎉The Games continue The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place between 28 August and 8 September, bringing together as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world. Although closely linked to the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games have their own specificities. Let us give you a summary: 🎯 Origins The Paralympic Games did not originate in ancient Greece, but in Great Britain: on 29 July 1948, the opening day of the 1948 London Olympic Games, 16 men and women injured in the Second World War competed in an archery competition at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. These competitions, organised by various sports associations for the disabled, became known as the ‘Paralympic Games’ from 1960 onwards. 👉 Organisation The Paralympic Games are not managed/owned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which was created in 1989 to coordinate the various sports organisations for the disabled that constitute the Paralympic movement. The IOC and IPC subsequently signed an agreement in 2001 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in the same city. 👉Symbol and flag The Paralympic logo is made up of three elements, called ‘Agitos’, red, blue and green, the three most common colours in flags around the world. It stands for courage, determination, inspiration, and equality. 👉 Torch relay The flame of the Paralympic Games is not lit in Olympia (Greece), but in Stoke Mandeville (Great Britain), the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. It is then transported to the host city, where it lights the cauldron during the Opening Ceremony. 🏐 Sports The Paralympic Games programme consists of fewer sports than the Olympic Games but still includes two unique sports: boccia and goalball. Other para-sports may benefit from adjustments in terms of rules and equipment. 🥇 Events The Paralympic Games programme includes far more events than the Olympic Games (549 compared to 329 for Paris 2024). This is due in particular to the different classifications according to the degree of disability. If you are still wondering why the Games and Paralympic Games can't be combined into one single event, then you can find some more answers in the article below. https://lnkd.in/ddR9RTnm #IPC #Paris2024 #OlympicStudies

📣 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unveils research projects approved to receive funding through the Agency’s 2024 Social Science Research (SSR) Grant Program.    👉 USD 184,743 will fund six stand-alone projects, which will undertake research in more than 60 countries across every region of the world. The six projects are being led by researchers based in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.  👉 USD 150,000 has been allocated to a multinational project, which will operate across four continents and will survey athletes regarding their perceptions towards doping in sport with the aim of identifying global trends. 💡 More details about these research projects here: https://lnkd.in/dt7KuZ_C Find all information about WADA's Social Science Research strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eG7wkv7U #WADA

On 23 and 24 July 2024, #UNESCO hosted a major gathering of high-level sport policy-makers in the leadup to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This event brought together government representatives from the fields of sport, education and equality, alongside sport professionals, educators and civil society actors to discuss the transformative power of sport for sustainable development Following this event, three new publications have been released, which are now available on the Olympic World Library: · The global state of play: report and recommendations on quality physical education - https://lnkd.in/eZWz9bWh · Sport and gender equality game plan: guidelines for gender-transformative sport policies and programmes - https://lnkd.in/eB-uWMYa · The social impact of sport, unlocking the potential of sport to drive social transformations - https://lnkd.in/eWVWkey5 Don’t want to miss out on new publications? Sign up now to a weekly alert on new publications directly delivered to you. No costs and strings attached: https://lnkd.in/eCpn5TSx

One great source of information, when researching into the history of the Olympic Movement is the Journal of Olympic History (JOH), the publication of the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOHs), a recognised organisation by the IOC. In the over 100 editions of the JOH since its creation, renowned Olympic historians share details of their meticulous research on topics ranging from biographies of Olympians and IOC members through to Olympic art competitions, Olympic sports, the history of National Olympic Committees, Olympic values, and Olympic legacy, and many more. Discover now our newly launched page on the Olympic World Library, in which we give access to over 700 articles in digital format. A dedicated search bar for this collection allows you to search efficiently by key word, title or author. The ISOH reserves online access to the journals of the last two years for its subscribers and members. These articles can be consulted on site or borrowed via the international loan service that the Olympic Studies Centre offers. Thanks to the ISOH, in particular Dr. Christian Wacker, Markus Osterwalder, Hector Arguelles, Kostas Georgiadis, Bill Mallon, Volker Kluge, David Wallechinsky, Philip Barker for the great collaboration over the years and your continued effort to make Olympic knowledge accessible. If you wish to contribute to the Journal of Olympic History, please contact the ISOH. They welcome contributions and new members anytime. Click here to discover the page https://lnkd.in/dMGvR33X #OlympicHistory #OlympicStudies #OlympicEducation #ISOH #OlympicWorldLibrary #Olympics

Calling all passionate PE professionals! Are you an experienced PE teacher, who is keen to work on furthering school sports education on a global platform ? The ISF - International School Sport Federation invites YOU to join our brand-new ISF Global PE Experts Group! This fellowship, running from September 2024 to May 2025, will bring together an elite group of PE experts from diverse countries to collaborate, innovate, and lead the future of physical education worldwide. Members will receive mentorship from ISF Global PE Expert Chair, Mr. Ben Holden, and also get the chance to deploy their expertise at ISF Academy online and offline events. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to represent ISF in your region and shape the future of school sports! Apply now and be part of something truly impactful. Applications close on 8th September 2024. The link is in the first comment #SchoolSports #GlobalPE #ISFAcademy #EducationInnovation #PELeadership

What an pleasure for us to host Laura Zeng (USA) – rhythmic gymnast and now student researcher at the Olympic Studies Centre some days ago. As YOG Nanjing 2014 Bronze Medalist, and Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympian, Laura is now researching about the typology and development of Olympic Villages for the preparation of her senior thesis in the Urban Studies and Humanities Department at Yale University. As a surprise, Maria Bogner, Head of the Olympic Studies Centre took Laura to Olympic House to sign the Olympian wall and hand her the OLY post nominal title in recognition of her accomplishments as an Olympian. Once an Olympian, Always an Olympian. Congratulations Laura and best of luck with your studies. #Olympian #OlympicStudies #Athletes365”